Leveraged ETF Performance During the Rally

Below we highlight the 25 best and worst performing leveraged ETFs during the market rally that began on March 9th. With the S&P 500 up more than 25% since the low, added leverage makes for some huge gains or losses. As shown, FAS, RFL, TNA, and UYG are all up more than 100%. And obviously, all of the leveraged inverse ETFs have gotten crushed, with the 3x inverse financial ETF (FAZ) falling the most at -87%.

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Comments

[Conan the B...:]

Go FAS go...

Two weeks of upside Banking surprises both in Tangible Assets and earnings.

The naysayers will continue with " they are Hiding things" watch out below...it will be lovely.

Will FAS hit $20 this month?

That's my target, there is no resistance to contend with. Go FAS, go. IMO

Apr 10 12:24 AM

[Gary Gallo:]

Bought FAS at 3.71, as posted prior. Best buy ever. A puny 3.71 with all the upside in the world. I picked it buy looking at last years worst performers. A sure way to pick a winner year after year. Incidentally FAS is up 370% from its low in 09". Let the naysayers chant, FAS gives more bang for the buck, period. As would any 3X ETF bought under $5.00 a Share. Amazingly positive risk reward ratio.

Apr 10 04:16 PM

[Investutopia:]

The only reason I'm in UYG instead of FAS is the dividend payment.

Apr 11 02:36 PM

[high desert:]

I have owned FAS recently and currently own UYG. Put a trailing stop behind both of these with some breathing room for them to fluctuate throughout the day, if you don't want to give back a big chunk or your gains during a significant profit taking selloff. Then buy more from your cash reserves when you feel the selling is exhausted.

Apr 11 09:24 PM

[Investutopia:]

I'm holding my UYG a full year for tax purposes. Maybe longer.

Apr 14 08:51 PM